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Crockpot Red Beans and Rice Recipe

My Crockpot Red Beans and Rice, a classic Creole dish that serves up savory Andouille sausage mixed with fluffy rice and a blend of herbs and spices. I love how this budget-friendly recipe is a one-pot meal, a perfect family dinner but also a crowd pleaser.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 5 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 people
Author: Becky Hardin

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Ingredients

  • 1 pound dry red kidney beans
  • 16 ounces Andouille sausage sliced
  • 3 ribs celery diced
  • 1 white onion peeled and diced
  • 1 green bell pepper cored and diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon ground paprika
  • ½ teaspoon brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 6 cups cooked white rice
  • Sliced green onions optional, for serving

Instructions

  • Place the kidney beans in a colander and rinse thoroughly under cold water.
    1 pound dry red kidney beans
  • In the crock of a slow cooker, combine the beans, sausage, celery, onions, bell peppers, garlic, chili powder, salt, cumin, thyme, cayenne pepper, paprika, brown sugar black pepper.
    16 ounces Andouille sausage, 3 ribs celery, 1 white onion, 1 green bell pepper, 4 cloves garlic, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1½ teaspoons kosher salt, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper, ½ teaspoon ground paprika, ½ teaspoon brown sugar, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
    ingredients for red beans and rice in a crockpot.
  • Stir in the chicken broth and water until combined.
    4 cups low sodium chicken broth, 2 cups water
    chicken broth poured over ingredients for red beans and rice in a crockpot.
  • Cook on high for 6-8 hours, until the beans are completely cooked through and tender. Taste and season as desired. Serve immediately over rice, garnished with green onions.
    6 cups cooked white rice, Sliced green onions
    uncooked red beans and rice stirred with a wooden spoon in a crockpot.

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Notes

Red Beans and Rice Tips
    • Feel free to gently mash your beans before serving to create a creamier texture.
    • You DO NOT need to soak your beans ahead of time for this recipe. Just add them in slow cooker after rinsing and all good.
    • If you’re unable to find andouille sausage, try chorizo. You can use spicy Italian sausage, but it will lack that smoky flavor.
    • Make sure to cook on high to ensure the beans are fully cooked. Only cook on low if using canned beans.
    • Make vegetarian red beans and rice, just don’t add sausage and you still have the best red beans with rice.
    • Add few Southern spices like Cajun and Creole seasoning.
    • Long grain white rice is a great choice to serve with red beans, but you can use whatever you have on hand.

Nutrition

Calories: 565kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 963mg | Potassium: 1196mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 504IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 6mg